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City Council talks bees
Bees were the buzz at Wednesday’s regular meeting of the Fairbury City Council. The group voted to allow Cindy and Kelly Kinate to have...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 17, 20202 min read


Racing returns Saturday
A familiar sound will be heard around Fairbury this Saturday night as racing resumes at the Fairbury Speedway following an extended...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 17, 20202 min read


Obituary: Bahler
Elizabeth E. Bahler, 88 of Fairbury, died at 7:22pm, Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence in Fairbury. Private family graveside service...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Churches adjust to new normal
Congregations of some local churches are starting to gather once again. Fairbury’s First Baptist Church held its first service since...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 10, 20202 min read


Volunteers assemble tables
Many hands made light work of assembling tables in Fairbury last Saturday. New tables were built to replace ones in the parks which have...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 8, 20201 min read


Projects continue for F.I.G.
Most of the projects for the Fairbury Improvement Group for the Summer of 2020 have been completed or are in the process of being...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 7, 20201 min read


Obituary: Franklin
David M. Franklin, 79, Fairbury, died at 8:27 am Monday, June 1, 2020 at his residence, Fairbury. His graveside service will be held at...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 4, 20201 min read


Still hope for swimmers
The Fairbury swimming pool could still open this summer once more is known about specific guidelines from the Illinois Department of...
Fairbury News staff
Jun 3, 20202 min read


Health boards to meet
The Tuberculosis Board and Board of Health for the Livingston County Public Health Department will meet Monday, June 8 in the Conference...
Fairbury News staff
May 29, 20201 min read


Obituaries: Iler, Majors
Charles Laverne “Slim” Iler, 85, of Fairbury, passed away at 9:38am, Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at his home with his loved ones present. A...
Fairbury News staff
May 28, 20202 min read


Grads moved by tribute
Rather than marching down the aisle last Friday night, Prairie Central High School graduates took a seat along both sides of Locust...
Fairbury News staff
May 26, 20202 min read


Future murky for schools
The future may be unclear, but local schools are doing their best to be prepared for a number of possible scenarios for the 2020-21...
Fairbury News staff
May 22, 20202 min read


City talks sidewalks
Several sidewalk requests were authorized by the Fairbury City Council Wednesday night. Work was approved for sidewalks on Elm, Hickory,...
Fairbury News staff
May 20, 20203 min read


Obituary: Helmers
John William (Bill) Helmers, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 19th at his home in rural Cropsey with his family present. He was born January...
Fairbury News staff
May 20, 20202 min read


Obituary: Roberts
LaVonne D. Roberts, 76, of Fairbury, died at 8:57 am Monday, May 18, 2020 at her residence, Fairbury. A private burial will be in Camp...
Fairbury News staff
May 20, 20201 min read


Sutherlands share travel tales
A trip which covered 22,000 miles in nine months was detailed before members of the Fairbury Rotary Club on Tuesday. The Sutherland...
Fairbury News staff
May 19, 20202 min read


Obituary: Meyer
Marjorie (Marge) Meyer, 87 of Fairbury, died at 6:38pm, Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury. A private...
Fairbury News staff
May 19, 20202 min read


A field trip to the woods
(By: Jodi Martin, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Central) Boys & Girls Club of Prairie Central recognizes the importance of...
Fairbury News staff
May 18, 20202 min read


Markets held on Wednesday
Stop by the Fairview Haven Farmer’s Market Wednesdays from 8 a.m. until noon for locally grown fresh produce and more. The market will be...
Fairbury News staff
May 18, 20201 min read


COVID-19 discussed by county
While some Illinois counties are taking certain stances on the governor’s COVID-19 response, it appears Livingston County is staying...
Fairbury News staff
May 14, 20202 min read
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